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York Vallette Business District top selection for updating Consultant asks for ranking of ten areas

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By a wide margin, the York and Vallette Business District was ranked as the top priority for updating development by members of the Development Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Committee and the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC).

At a joint meeting on January 19 of the two groups, a consultant asked fourteen people, including City staff members, to review the list of ten existing subareas in the City and identify the four most in need of updating.

The York and Vallette Business District received fifty points. Consultant Nik Davis of Houseal Lavigne noted “Clearly there are high vacancies. There are a lot of conflicting uses. There are goofy grade changes at one spot on the corner. There are dated buildings. I see a lot of opportunities. ” Next on the list were fifty four points for a combined group of the Lake Street Corridor (thirty six points), nine points for the North York and Grand Corridors, as well as nine points for the Elmhurst Employment District (the Industrial Park area). There are a lot of opportunities, Davis said.

Third on the list were the First St. and York Block Redevelopment with twenty five points. John Houseal of Houseal Lavigne noted that this area has a lot of opportunities for a more cohesive development.”

Fourth on the list was the North Ave. and Route 83 area with eighteen points.

Davis stated that “there a lot of issues including better pedestrian use. There are huge opportunities, but there is a flood

plain issue.”

Fifth on the list was the Yorkfield area with seventeen points. Davis noted that the area could benefit in the long term from uses being located near the Hospital.

The South Riverside Corridor received ten points. Davis commented, “This area is truly a junk drawer for the City. Every house has one and many cities have one.”

He noted that there a lot of valuable uses.

The Spring Road District received five points. Davis said the area was already doing well. “There are some vacancies, but not a lot.”

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital area did not receive any points. Houseal commented that the area was being developed well.

Houseal said the meeting was meant to be informal and not a dog and pony show.

He noted that there had been a lot of changes since the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. “We want your input. It is not our call.”

In attendance at the meeting were Scott Levin (5th Ward), chairman of the three member DPZ Committee, Mark Mulliner (7th Ward), a DPZ member, and Michael Honquest (4th Ward), a DPZ member.

From the ZPC attendees included Kurt Warnke, Dan Corrado, Susan McCoyd, Frank Mushow, Susan Rose, Lisa Callaway and Dave Gardner. Absent from the meeting were Darrell Whistler, chairman and Jordon Uditsky.

Future meetings will include ones with business owners and property owners in area workshops and a public open house.

A report will go to the ZPC where there will be a public hearing. Then the DPZ Committee will examine the report before sending it to the full City Council.

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Police Department promotes Matthew McCollum to Sgt. Following a promotion, Elmhurst Police Officer Matthew McCollum was sworn in to the rank of Police Sergeant at the Jan. 17th meeting of the Elmhurst City Council by Mayor Steve Morley.

“Sgt. McCollum has completed ten years of service as a sworn officer

for the Elmhurst Police Department,” Mayor Morley said in his remarks.

“Sgt. McCollum has been awarded the Illinois MADD Hero Award for Outstanding DUI enforcement, as well as five official commendations, four letters of recognition and nine unit citations for outstanding performance of

duty.”

Morley went on to say that McCollum had graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy in 2006, where he received the academic achievement award as well as the George Graves Award. He has also completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in

Management from Illinois Benedictine University in 2011.

Sgt. McCollum has served as a patrol officer, a Mission Team officer from 2014-15, and a temporary assignment detective in the Investigations Division in 2016. He has also held several specialty assignments within the

department to include: evidence technician, field training officer, DARE instructor, juvenile officer, Lead Homocide Investigator, Bicycle Patrol officer, Operation Lifesaver member and Traffic Unit member.

In addition, on his own time, Sgt. McCollum teaches DUI enforcement at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy and coordinates the EPD ’s participation in Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

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The Elmhurst City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan 17, began with the Girl Scout Troop 50361 out of Field School leading the room in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public forum drew about 15 speakers, some urging City Council to approve the zoning / conditional use requests from Brewpoint Coffee.

Others spoke in support of the Virgil family who has a “hoop house” that is technically not allowed in Elmhurst, although the family is appealing to the City to allow it.

The pros for a hoop house is that it allows families to stretch the gardening season here in Illinois.

Spring planting can begin earlier and the harvest season in the fall lasts longer so that fresh fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed longer.

The cons are that, according to an alderman who spoke briefly with the Independent following the meeting, it could be a possible detriment to flooding problems Elmhurst is trying to mitigate. There was no other discussion about hoop houses at the meeting from the dais.

Also during public forum, John R. Quigley, president & CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & industry, thanked Mayor Steve Morley for his delivery of the annual State of The City address held Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Community Bank of Elmhurst. Quigley said the mayor’s address led to a record-breaking number of hits on the Chamber web site.

The consent agenda was approved in its entirety. See Council Capsules elsewhere in this issue for details.

City unveils Strategic Communications Plan The meeting continued with a presentation by City Communications Manager Kassondra Schref of the new Strategic Communications Plan for the City. The Plan, which is “far-reaching,” according to Schref, was adopted in April of 2015 and includes elements of customer service, advertising, direct mail, public service announcements, text messaging and e-mail, the citizens survey, community engagement, print and social media.

“What you have before you is the implementation plan for City’s Communications Plan,” she said.

“It includes communications tools, a branding guide, social media plan and policy, media relations and strategy.”

Also included is an “Incident Communications Plan,” which outlines the roles and protocols that occur during an incident taking place in the City.

The plan includes goals and ob-

jectives which reflect the City’s mission and core values, while serving as an avenue for news and information. It is also hoped to encourage volunteerism on the CIty’s various commissions and task forces.

“Most of all, we want our residents to have access to information in many ways,” Schref said. “We will monitor communication trends, new forms of communication will be analyzed and evaluated.”

She also commended the City for its support during the effort.

“Without the support of staff and elected officials, implementation of the Plan would be impossible,” she said.

After a few questions from the aldermen, a vote was taken and the Plan was approved 13-0 (1 absent).

Trolley program approved for third year In a motion to approve to trolley program for the upcoming summer, it was announced that the cost of the program in 2015 was $97,000, but in 2016, it was $93,000. It is hoped that the amount will be the same or even less for 2017. The money could come from the food & beverage tax or sales tax revenues because the trolley is believed to benefit both customers and businesses.

The hotel motel tax raised $420,000 last year, which could fund the pro-

gram as well.

Reviewing the rider trends from the past two years prompted a change to the hours. It was reported that there was a need for more hours on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer hours to accommodate families with children as well as those wishing to frequent the businesses and establishments on the route.

Ridership was less in demand on Sundays, then there are times when the community could use more trolley service.

The hours have changed to 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and no service on Sundays.

An additional trolley is to be provided during certain community events such as Art In The Park, City Centre’s Rock The Block party and, after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to encourage people to ride rather than risk drinking and driving. Other signature events that are being considered for addition trolley service such the Heritage Foundation’s Beer Fest, which takes place at the Elmhurst History Museum; the June Jazz event at Elmhurst College, the Cycle Classic and possibly the Rib Fest hosted by the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network over Labor Day Weekend.

Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram was concerned that the change in hours would not be beneficial for

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families with children.

“Is it for seniors, children, or everyone?” he said. “We keep modifying the days and hours — if it is for everyone, especially families, if that is the case, why are we dropping Sundays? I think our seniors would enjoy Sundays. Is this really for families? It seems like it is for the adults rather than families. You shouldn’t wrap it up as a family event, when that is not the case.”

Bram also asked about the trolley going to other locations in the community. He recalled the the first year of the trolley’s service was supposed to be a trial period and that after that time, it would be looked at to see about expanding the program and how it works throughout Elmhurst, he said.

“Should service extend to south York? North York? There could even be an argument for Lake Street. Are we going to continue the same route over and over again? What message does that send to the citizens of Elmhurst?”

He felt the new hours were not helpful to families.

“I cannot support the program because of this,” he said. “A midnight trolley is not intended to serve families at all.”

The vote was called and the measure was approved 12-1 with 1 absent. Bram was the sole “nay” vote.

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Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth (left) shares a laugh with Mayor Steve Morley as Police Officer Matthew McCollum is sworn in to the rank of Police Sergeant at the Jan. 17th meeting of the Elmhurst City Council. McCollum has completed ten years of service to the Elmhurst Police Department.

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Mayor pens letter to O’Hare officials

By Dee Longfellow

‘Stop the Runway Rotation Testing’

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

In a letter dated January 12, 2017, Mayor Steve Morley is calling members of the the Chicago Department of Aviation to cease the Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Plan Test program at O’Hare Airport, noting that the runways that affect Elmhurst are used disproportionately.

“The City of Elmhurst has been patiently monitoring the Fly Quiet

Runway Rotation Plan Test program at O’Hare Airport,” the letter began. “As a community immediately adjacent to O’Hare, our residents have suffered for many decades with air traffic noise. It was only in 2013 with the change in the OMP when our community realized relief from air traffic noise, and even then it was limited.”

He noted that Elmhurst supported the O’Hare Modernization Program, because it would more even-

ly disperse noise for towns in and around O’Hare.

“The purpose of this letter is to inform you that after six months of experiencing the Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Plan Testing, the City of Elmhurst strongly opposes the Program,” Morley’s letter said. “It is our opinion that runways which directly affect the City of Elmhurst are used at a disproportionate rate.

If this program is continued after runway 15R/33L is permanently

closed, use of runway 4R/22L will only increase.

“We support the completion of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP) which will help disperse the noise for communities and neighborhoods around O’Hare Airport. It is our understanding the air traffic controllers and pilots prefer to make the runway choices taking into account the unique circumstances and conditions at any given time.”

noted that York High School and several colleges begin their school years in the middle of August. High school and college students, Ferrentino said, comprise the majority of the district’s lifeguards. She said 16 lifeguards are required for one shift at East End Pool, while nine lifeguards are required for a shift at Smalley Pool.

Nov. 17.

District to acquire Hampshire property Board members went into executive session near the end of the meeting. Shortly after the board returned to open session, Commissioner Carolyn Ubriaco read a statement noting the board met in closed session to consider the acquisition of the property at 207 N. Hampshire Ave., for the use of the district. The board then unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of the property for $415,000. The property is reportedly a parcel of land located northeast of East End Pool. Board members and park district staff members did not discuss any plans for the property.

The park district board will hold its next regular meeting on Jan. 30.

Park Board Capsules

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Park District Board held its first regular meeting of 2017 on Jan. 17 at the district’s administrative building at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Vincent Spaeth, who is the president of the board, was absent from the meeting.

Final plan for Plunkett Park approved • Board members voted unanimously during the meeting to approve the final plan to replace the playground at Plunkett Park. That playground is next on the district’s replacement schedule, and due to be replaced in 2017.

At its last meeting on Dec. 12, 2016, the board reviewed two proposed themes—tree house and modern—for the new playground. A majority of board members favored the tree house theme, which will include elements of nature and the outdoors. Some of the features of the tree house theme are a log crawl tunnel, tree stump steps, a climbing tree and a Global Motion, which is a freestanding rotating climber. The new playground will also include an artificial turf surface.

According to park district staff, the project will be let for bid in February. Construction should begin in August and be completed by the middle of October.

The current playground equipment at Plunkett Park will be donated to Kids Around the World—a Rockford-based not-for-profit organization that removes playground equipment from parks, schools and churches and refurbishes the equipment for children around the world.

Since 1994, Kids Around the World has provided restored playground equipment to children in over 60 countries. The organization also recycled the equipment at Butterfield Park; the playground at that park was replaced in 2016.

Sale of G.O. bonds nets $670,000 for debt, capital projects Board members voted unanimously at the meeting to approve the timeline for the district’s 2017 sale of general obligation bonds.

Christi Jacobson, the district’s director of finance and human resources, described the bond sale as an annual rollover, or reinvestment of funds from a mature security into a new issue. She said this year’s bond sale would be in the amount of nearly $670,000—a figure that includes the principal and the interest—which will be used for debt service and capital projects. The deadline for banks to provide submissions will be Feb. 9. The timeline states that the 2017 general obligation bonds will be paid off by

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Survey says: Pool pass holders want longer season The Jan. 17 meeting also included a presentation of findings from a recent survey administered to the park district’s pool pass holders.

Ginger Wade, the district’s director of marketing and communications, joined Angela Ferrentino, the district’s director of parks and facilities, to give the presentation. Wade noted that the district conducted its survey of pool pass holders in October 2016 and received more than 1,000 responses. The district reportedly sold pool passes to nearly 2,800 households last year for a total of about 7,600 people.

According to the survey, 80 percent of the respondents visited East End Pool last year. About 66 percent visited Smalley Pool at York Commons, while about 33 percent visited the sprayground at the Hub at Berens Park. Approximately 60 percent of respondents rated East End Pool as their first choice of the district’s pools, while nearly 40 percent named Smalley Pool as their favorite pool in the district.

Some of the respondents stated they wished the pools would remain open later in the season. Ferrentino

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Morley suggested a practice of using preferred routes which are intended to direct aircraft over less-populated areas, such as forest preserves, highways, and commercial and industrial areas.

“The Runway Rotation Plan test is clearly contrary to the efficient operations of O’Hare Airport which results in a significant waste of time and money,” the letter read.

“The test has already shown negative affects on the quality of life to Elmhurst residents.”

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

scuff marks on it, along with the house plant planter box.

Befouling property

Jan. 16 Gregory Lampley, 34, of Franklin Park, was issued a citation by police near North and Melrose at around 1:22 a.m. for befouling property. Police said that while an officer was on patrol in the area, the officer observed Lampley urinating in public.

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Jan. 18 Police said that subsequent to an investigation, Lasonya Butler, 43, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery in the 100 block of S. Monterey at around 6:11 p.m.

Assault

Jan. 14 Jonovan Brown, 26, of Broadview, was charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass to real property and disorderly conduct at a trampoline park in the 300 block of W. Lake St. at around 6:08 p.m. Police said officers responded because Brown was causing a disturbance. According to police, he was screaming, yelling and swearing, and refusing to leave. Police said he then told security that he was going to get his gun and then proceeded to reach into his waistband and said, “bang, bang.”

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ criminal trespass to a vehicle/damage to city property/damage to property

Jan. 12 Criminal trespass was reported in the 800 block of Linden at around 7:15 p.m. According to police, a complainant told police she was inside her residence preparing to leave while her daughter was waiting in the family vehicle which was parked in the residence’s attached garage. The daughter came into the residence and stated that a suspect described as a black male wearing a blue jacket with the hood up, approximately 5-10 with an average build entered their garage and ran away after being seen by her.

Jan. 9-Jan. 12 An office manager at a senior facility in the 100 block of W. Vallette told police she noticed a work station on the second story of their office had a broken window, along with a plant and planter on its side and a telephone located on the floor, that was once on a table next to the window. They took a picture, cleaned up the area and called 911. Observed was damage to a wood frame double hung, double pane window, both panes of glass were shattered, creating a 20 x 20 size hole. The telephone had

Jan. 17 Officers responded to a complaint of domestic battery at around 8:01 p.m. A victim told police that a suspect had punched him in the face. The suspect stated that that he felt threatened by the victim and that is the reason he punched him in the face. The victim declined medical assistance and refused to provide a written statement. The suspect’s father arrived on the scene and took custody of the juvenile .

Jan. 15 A 29-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 12:18 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above address for a report of a physical domestic. An officer spoke with victim who stated that the suspect scratched him on the neck.

Disorderly conduct

Jan. 13 Michael Carreno, 33, of Elmhurst, was issued a no-trespass order and a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication by police at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 1:20 a.m. Police said officers responded because Carreno was refusing to leave the gas station. According to police, a victim stated Carreno was intoxicated and belligerent.

DUI, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance

Jan. 18 Lizeth Ramos, 24, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near St. Charles and Spring at around 3:09 a.m. Police said a reporting officer observed a vehicle stopped at the green light at the above intersection. The vehicle, according to police, began to move through the intersection where it struck a curb. Upon further investigation it was found that the driver of the vehicle was DUI, police said.

Jan. 16 Joshua Danielson, 19, of Durand, Ill., was charged with DUI drugs, felony possession of forged documents, expired registration and failure to signal near York and I-290 at around 2:36 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, an officer observed signs of drug impairment in Danielson.

Jan. 14 Christopher Medina, 31, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with DUI drugs, expired

registration and disobeying a traffic control device near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 5:20 a.m. Police said that during a crash investigation, Medina was found to be DUI and admitted to using medication without a proper prescription. A passenger in the vehicle was found to possess a valid no-bond juvenile warrant. She was processed at the police department and transported to the Kane County Detention Center.

Harassment

Jan. 13 A victim in the 400 block of Argyle told police at around 1:25 a.m. that a suspect called him and left a threating voice mail. Messages were left for the suspect to contact the police department.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia

Jan. 18 James Tsilivis, 59, of River Grove, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Madison and York at around 7:19 p.m.

Jan. 17 Bradley Smith, 23, of Villa Park, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a traffic control device following a traffic stop near St. Charles and Scott at around 7:02 p.m.

Police said officers located cannabis and multiple items of drug paraphernalia after making the stop.

Dorian Woods, 19, of South Holland, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Kenilworth at around 2:52 p.m.

Jan. 16 Yamilex Ramirez, 20, of Bellwood, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, driving without headlights and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 4 p.m. Brendan M. Cahill, 25, of Melrose Park, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alfonso Uribe, 20, of Barrington, was issued citations by police for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia near I-290 and Emory at around 3:14 p.m.

Police said that while officers were on patrol, they While on patrol officers observed Uribe light a cannabis smoking pipe. A traffic stop was conducted and the Uribe was found to be in possession of cannabis and a cannabis smoking pipe with burnt cannabis residue, according to police.

Jan. 14 Kiaria D. Grijaliba-Henderson, 27, of Milwaukee, Wis., was issued a citation by police for possession of cannabis near Lake and I-290 at around 4:58 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, Grijaliba-Henderson, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of cannabis.

Suspicious circumstances

Jan. 18 Police said a suspect applied for a job at a restaurant in the 500 block of W. North Ave. on Jan. 17, but did not complete the employment application. He then left the business and returned several hours later, reportedly entering the business through the back “employees

only” entrance and startled the other employees. He was told he did not complete the application and was not authorized to work there.

On Jan. 18, the suspect allegedly entered the business and attempted to walk behind the counter, stating he wanted to work at this location. The suspect was told to exit the business and will be issued a no-trespass notice.

Jan. 12 A complainant in the 200 block of N. Addison told police at around 8:44 p.m. that he was in his home watching TV with his wife when he thought he heard his screen door open; it sounded as if someone was trying to open his front door. The complainant went to the front door and thought he heard his mail box being opened. He then looked out the front window and saw two suspects bundled in dark winter clothing walking away slowly northbound on Addison. Nothing was found out of place. The area was checked with no results.

Jan. 11 A complainant in the 200 block of E. First told police at around 9:45 p.m. that his neighbor has been acting strange in his presence.

On several occasions over the past months, the complainant said the neighbor would see him either alone or with his young son and wife and immediately run into his apartment, or turn and hastily walk in another direction. A matter of record only at this time.

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Jan. 18 David Judys, 19, of Elmhurst, was charged with felony possession of burglary tools, misdemeanor theft and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of E. Lake St. at around 2:25 a.m. while Kenneth Heraty, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with felony possession of burglary tools and misdemeanor theft, and Ethan Mueller, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with misdemeanor theft. Police said that while on patrol, a reporting officer observed a vehicle speeding through the residential area. According to police, the officer made contact with the occupants and observed one of the occupants conceal bolt cutters under the passenger seat.

Police said that upon searching the vehicle, the officer located a bicycle, bolt cutters, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit currency.

Jan. 16 A victim at a restaurant in the 500 block of W. Lake St. told police at around 9:06 a.m. that he paid for his meal and left the restaurant. He then went to another restaurant, and while checking out, discovered his wallet was missing. He returned to the previous restaurant and was informed by a patron that someone described as a small Hispanic male had picked up the black leather tri-fold wallet off the floor and left the restaurant. The wallet contained credit cards, an Illinois driver’s license, a health insurance card and an unspecified amount of cash. The victim canceled his credit cards.

An officer responded to a fraud report in the 100 block of S. York Road at around 12:43 p.m. A complainant told police that a suspect submitted an online application for $700 in cash. The suspect’s employment records were suspicious. The address that the suspect used for her work came back to a museum in Cali-

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Obituaries JOHN “JACK” W. BECKEL, 95 John “Jack” W. Beckel, a resident of Elmhurst since 1964, passed away at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the age of 95. Jack was born August 20, 1921, in San Francisco and grew up in Chicago. He joined the Illinois National Guard April 1, 1939, and was a proud WWII Army veteran of the 504th AAA Gun Battalion in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked at Motorola and retired from AT&T and was responsible for installing some of the first cell phone towers in the world.

His favorite hobby was the ham radio.

MARY JANE HOPKINS, 87 Mary Jane Hopkins nee Kennedy, a resident of Elmhurst for 65 years, passed away recently at the age of 87.

Beloved wife of the late Richard Allen Hopkins; loving mother of Sharon (Kent) Jager and Robert (Susan) Hopkins; cherished grandmother of Heather (Alex) Alejandro, David (Amy) Jager, Nicole Ludena, Andrew (Naomi) Hopkins and Daniel Hopkins; proud great grandmother of Aiden Ludena, Katie and Sean Jager and Azlyn Hopkins. She was a first grade teacher at Jefferson School in Elmhurst for 23 years where she shared her love of travel and reading with her students. Her interests included travel, Bridge, golf, tennis and gardening. She was an Illinois Master Gardener. Mary Jane was

loved by many and will be greatly missed. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst. Private interment St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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fornia. The suspect’s application was entered the store and stole a “tester” canceled. bottle of cologne. The subject then got onto a black mountain bike and Jan. 14-Jan. 16 fled the area. He was last observed A complainant at an auto dealer- crossing Route 83 into a wooded ship in the 300 block of W. Grand area.

Ave. advised at 4:44 p.m. that two A victim in the 800 block of Poplar vehicles were missing all four tires told police at around 7:16 p.m. that and rims, and only the lug nuts were she parked her vehicle in her garage left at the scene between the above and left it unlocked with the garage dates. The jacks that were used to door open. Upon returning she noremove the tires were from other un- ticed the glove box and the center locked vehicles that were also parked console were open. She also noticed in the same parking lot. the contents of the both compartments had been disturbed. Her purse Jan. 13 was missing from a compartment un A victim in the 100 block of E. derneath the rear portion of the center Diversey told police at around 7:39 console and a backpack was missing p.m. that a suspect described as a from the second-row rear passenger black male, approximately 30-40 seat (driver’s side). years old, wearing blue jeans, a black Burglary to a vehicle was reported hooded sweatshirt and black shoes in the 800 block of S. York at around removed a package from his front 10:23 p.m. A The victim told police porch at around 5:34 p.m. that an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and removed a children’s Nov. 1, 2016-Jan. 13 backpack containing two library Burglary to a vehicle was reported books and $10 in cash. A wallet in the 900 block of S. Prospect be- which contained a York High School tween the above dates. The victim ID, a library card and various gift was contacted by the Elmhurst Police cards also were taken.

Department regarding located stolen items, where a suspect was in custo- Jan. 11-Jan. 12 dy and admitted to taking golf clubs A victim at a store in the 600 from the victim’s vehicle.The stolen block of N. Michigan told police she items consisted of a Ping brand golf wanted to report an unlawful use of bag containing Callaway golf clubs, credit card. Two transactions were a Platinum wedding ring, a stetho- attempted between the above dates scope diagnostic tool and flashlight and approved online using her credit kit. card. After this, the victim then went to her car to check for her credit card.

Jan. 12 She found her purse and wallet miss Shataqua T. Smith, 26, of Oak ing. The victim believes her vehicle Park, was charged with retail theft at was entered while she was at work. a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:15 p.m. Police said Dec. 29, 2016-Jan. 9 A victim in the 700 block of Howofficers responded for a retail theft where Smith had been taken into ard told police at around 12 noon that custody by the store’s loss preven- believes her checkbook was stolen tion. According to police, Smith was sometime in the last month or so. observed by loss prevention in the Contact was made with the victim’s baby aisle putting multiple items bank; an employee advised there was into a bag she was carrying, and then no recent fraudulent activity and that leaving the store without paying for these accusations of a stolen checkthe merchandise. book are not out of the ordinary for The loss prevention department at the victim. a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 reported at around 7:16 p.m. that Dec. 1-Dec. 24, 2016 Burglary to a vehicle was reporta suspect described as a male black, 5-6, 135 pounds, between 18 and 20 ed in the 900 block of S. Cambridge. years old, wearing a dark coat with Police said that subsequent to a burhood, red hoody underneath, black glary investigation, the victim’s GPS pants, and possibly gray gym shoes, unit was recovered. The victim told

police her GPS was taken out of her unlocked vehicle and items from her glove box had been thrown around during the above time frame. The victim positively identified her GPS unit.

Dec. 23, 2016 A victim in the 100 block of Pine Street told police at around 9:36 a.m. that she saw an unauthorized charge at IKEA on her credit card statement.

She said she was never at IKEA and does not know how her credit card number was accessed. She closed the account and contact was made with an IKEA customer service.

Dec. 15, 2016 Theft was reported in the 300 block of N. Elm Ave. at around 8:34 a.m. A Victim told police that a watch and a white ring were missing from inside the home. The victim suspects the nanny took the items, according to police. The case is pending investigation.

Oct. 1-Dec. 9, 2016 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of S. Hillcrest.

Police said that subsequent to a burglary investigation, the victim’s GPS unit was recovered. The victim told police his GPS was taken out of his unlocked vehicle and parked in front of his house during the above time frame. The victim positively identified his GPS unit.

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Sept. 30-Nov. 27, 2016 Subsequent to a burglary investigation in the 900 block of S. Stratford, police said the victim’s GPS unit was recovered. The victim told police that her GPS, a generic charger, a bottle of cologne and an unspecified amount of cash in coins inside a ziplock bag was taken out of her unlocked vehicle parked in front of her house during the above time frame. The victim was able to positively identify her GPS unit.

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Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Visitation Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Funeral arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

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Being a hero

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Things I learned today: Some of the most unexpected actions might make you a hero. Others do not.

If you are a parent, this pretty much goes with the territory. For me, it’s been this way since the diaper years.

When you change a diaper on time, you are a hero. When you fail to smell the stinky-poo, you are less than heroic.

When you fed your newborn baby at midnight, 2:14 am, 4:12 am and 6:05 am – all within the same, blurry night/morning – you were a hero. When you cried while doing so because you were so very tired, you were still a hero, even though you didn’t realize it at the time.

A hero listens to her kids when they want to talk. A non-hero lectures her kids when they don’t want to listen. (Guilty here.)

When they were little, being a hero often meant doing without so they could have what they needed.

Now that they are older, they show me their own heroism when they surprise me with things I don’t really need that they’ve bought because they can and they tell me, “You deserve it, Mom.” (And my heart gushes.)

A hero picks her son up from school, leaving a few minutes early in order to drive a circuitous route so she can park on the right side of the road so said son won’t have to walk across traffic to access the vehicle. This is heroic, even though no one but the mom knows it.

A non-hero parks in a slightly different place when picking up her son, so he doesn’t know she is there at all and thinks maybe she forgot him (which she never would do on purpose).

Proof you are a hero is when your teenage son says, “I love you,” when no one else can hear.

(You didn’t hear that from me.)

You are still a hero when he fails to yell this to you across a crowded room, or from a distance of 100 feet.

A surprisingly significant proportion of heroism begins and ends with laundry. Go figure.

Laundry never used to be heroic when they were using pull-ups and training pants, but it becomes

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

so when your college-aged kids realize they are responsible for their own clean underwear. Sometimes they wash and dry a load but are too busy sleeping or eating or watching football to fold it. When you go to do a load of your own and find their items in the dryer you may decide to take five minutes and fold them. When you do, you are a hero.

In a related scenario, heroic behavior is stumbling upon the fact that rubbing alcohol will remove gum from your ninth grade son’s brand-new expensive name-brand shirt. It is helpful to know that rubbing alcohol is not the same as drinking alcohol. This is especially useful to moms, and specifically moms of teenagers.

Non-heroic behavior is forcing that same ninth grader to wear a jacket to school when it is 10 degrees below zero. Ditto that for long pants.

Bonus hero points given for surprising said son with a pack of his favorite candy when you pick him up from school to make up for the morning’s jacket fiasco and to prepare for tomorrow, when it’s going to be just as cold.

Double bonus points awarded for being brave enough to be a parent for another day. And another.

And loving it. Most days. Except for the jacket part. And the long pants.

And the laundry – if we are being heroically honest here.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Elmhurst residents rally support for parent-teacher meetings ents Deb Parkerson Casey and Jenn Toffler launched the petition on January 9 after learning that parent-teacher conferences, which were eliminated for the 2016-17 school year, would not be reinstated at Sandburg next year.

“We were hearing a lot of disappointment within our own networks,” said Parkerson Casey. “We had a feeling the sentiments stretched further.”

The petition aims to gauge the level of community support for re-

taining parent-teacher conferences throughout District 205. More than 270 signatures have been collected, and that number continues to grow.

For now, Sandburg is the exception when it comes to conferences being eliminated.

“The concern is that what’s happening at Sandburg could have implications for how conferences are handled across the district,” said Toffler.

“Our hunch is that parents in District 205 value parent-teacher conferences and that they would be very unhappy if those conferences were eliminated in the rest of our schools.”

This fall at Sandburg, the block of time normally set aside for parents and teachers to meet one-on-one with each other was replaced with student-led presentations called “student-led conferences.”

During the student-led conference, students presented slideshows to parents that covered topics like self-evaluation and goal-setting. A teacher was in the room to help guide the presentation if needed, but did not provide any feedback about the student’s performance in class.

“The student-led conference did not offer any opportunity to have a conversation with my child’s teachers,” said Toffler. “Sure, I can contact the teachers through email, but I find it very beneficial having that initial conversation each fall that comes with traditional parent-teacher conferences.”

Toffler and Parkerson Casey believe that the District 205 community welcomes positive change and the idea of building learning-centered cultures within the schools. However, they don’t think learner-centered cultures need to come at the cost of parent-teacher conferences.

“Change that eliminates parent-teacher conferences does not achieve growth for our students. On the contrary, it inhibits their growth by reducing communication between the two groups of adults most invested in their future: their parents and their teachers,” said Parkerson Casey.

She says there are alternatives that don’t involve cutting conferences.

Many petition supporters are not opposed to learner-centered cultures or the idea of student-led conferences. They just don’t believe that student-led conferences are an acceptable replacement for the conversations that occur between parents and teachers at parent-teacher conferences.

“I would like to see us have student-led and traditional conferences,” said Kevin Kramer, father of children at York, Sandburg and Hawthorne. “My child’s self-evaluation is not the same as the information I get from teachers during parent-teacher conferences. Both are valuable. I feel that a student-led conference could easily be handled at home.”

One petition signer posted this comment online, “I much prefer hearing the teacher’s viewpoint on how my child is doing and in addition discussing what my insights are to better support my child’s learning experience.”

Parkerson Casey said, “Parents value our hard-working teachers and their opinions on how students are doing academically, socially and emotionally in their classes. Our teachers have a great deal of information about our kids that our kids may not be able to see themselves and that we, as parents, can’t see since we are not present in the classroom.”

More than 40 percent of the petition signers are Sandburg parents.

“We are hoping that their voices are heard and a change can be made at Sandburg before next school year,” Parkerson Casey said. “We are interested in finding a creative solution to this issue that includes a structured time set aside for parents and teachers to meet with each other each fall.”

For more information about the petition campaign, visit http:// parentteacherconferencesmatter. weebly.com.

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In my opinion

Sending out love to all can bring our Nation together Wars and elections are both too big and too small to matter in the long run. The daily work — that goes on, it adds up. ~Barbara Kingsolver After the November 2016 election, there was much talk on the airwaves claiming that we are now a country divided. Newsflash: We are the same country. The only thing that happened was our discontents and confusion have been magnified.

I read a blurb from a wise man that said something like “everyone is reasonable, they just have their own reasons.” Bingo. Reasonable is in the eye of the beholder. What I think is ridiculous another person honestly sees as the plain truth. They are confounded how I cannot see it. We both think each other is blind, or an idiot, or worse.

So what do we do? Argue until our faces turn purple? No. Shouting does no good. Neither does sermonizing.

If I try to lay out the reasons you are wrong and I am right, all you hear is me saying you are wrong. Defenses go up, communication shuts down.

The solution is to do as Barbara Kingsolver says, do the daily work.

Be an example of love, patience and kindness. Day, after day, after day.

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

Be that example to all people, even those you don’t like or agree with or understand. That might mean a Trump supporter. That might mean a Muslim. That might mean a gay guy wearing stilettos and eye-liner. If you feel a little uncomfortable, so be it.

Take a breath. When a Jehovah Witness knocks on your door with a pamphlet, you might feel annoyed or amused, but you don’t feel threatened. Don’t feel threatened either by anyone else you don’t understand.

Try with every cell of your being to be an example of love. That is the daily work and it does add up.

As crazy as it sounds, members of the KKK think they are reasonable.

They cannot understand why everyone does not share their view. The daily work there is to silently send them love (the unlovable and the ones most needing such energy, and

honestly it’s about our own energy anyway) AND to send love to those who fear for their safety because of someone else’s point of view.

It’s not just about “sending” love.

It is being love in action. If a black/ Muslim/disabled/gay/Native American/polka dot/whatever person is being harassed, don’t look the other way. Sometimes the daily work is being an advocate for those who are being mistreated. Standing up, and calmly stepping in, can diffuse a situation. You might get called a name, but you could be preventing something much worse.

If XYZ group thinks they are superior, nothing will convince them otherwise. They will however have no power if those they objectify are protected by the masses, the masses of people who are filled with love and kindness. The ones who spew hate ARE in the minority. They get a lot of press and social media makes us all in a tizzy. We have to remind ourselves that the daily work goes on.

The daily work of showing someone who is afraid that they have nothing to fear.

I write this before the inauguration, before the marches. I do not

know as I type if we as a country will remain calm and civilized, or if we’ll go down a rabbit hole of crazy. Don’t lose your perspective. The world is still spinning and you have more control than you realize. Get up and

do your daily work. It adds up.

Kelly Epperson Simmons invites you to join the conversation. Write info@kellyepperson.com, PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131, and www.kellyepperson.com.

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Couples are invited to enjoy an evening under the stars at a “Romantic Night Hike” on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve at 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook.

Adults can take a self-guided hike on lantern-lit paths that meander through an oak forest, pausing on several scenic bridges to listen to the soothing sounds of the rolling waters of Salt Creek. Hot chocolate and a cozy fire for roasting marshmallows will warm couples at the end of the trail.

“Surprise your sweetheart with a truly memorable Valentine’s Day gift this year by connecting to nature,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore.

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“The woods are often blanketed in snow, and our staff sets the scene for a romantic winter escape far from a mundane night out,” said Dubina. “This program is one of Fullersburg Woods’ most popular for adults.”

“Romantic Night Hike” is $7.50 per person and is for ages 18 and up. Snowshoes aren’t required, but couples can bring their own if they wish or rent from limited supply for an additional $8 per person, provided there’s enough snow on the trails. Register online or by calling 630-850-8110.

“Make it a truly memorable Valentine’s Day by experiencing the magical beauty of the forest preserves at night with your sweetheart,” said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Jeff Redick, District 2.

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Film screening addresses race against the clock on climate change Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will host a screening of the documentary Time to Choose as part of the 2017 One Earth Film Festival on Sunday, March 5, 1 p.m. at Elmhurst College, Illinois Hall, Schaible Science Center (www.elmhurst.edu/campusmap).

The One Earth Film Festival presents compelling environmental films and programming to bring about an understanding of climate change, sustainability and the power of people, and to initiate positive actions for the planet.

Time to Choose addresses the challenges of climate change and humanity’s race against the clock to implement solutions. Oscar-winning documentary director Charles Ferguson looks at the threats we face as well as the stories of innovators, leaders and average citizens fighting on the front lines for a cleaner, more sustainable world.

A short question and answer period with environmental advocates will follow the film.

In addition to Elmhurst, two other organizations will screen One Earth Film Festival movies in DuPage County. College of DuPage will screen Crying Earth Rise Up on Tuesday, March 7, 7 p.m., at the Health & Science Center (HSC 1234), and the

Village of Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission screens Death By Design on Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the College of DuPage, Health & Science Center (HSC 1234).

One Earth Film Festival reaches audiences all over the Chicagoland region with screenings in more than 30 locations around the city and in surrounding suburbs. This is the third consecutive year Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will partner to showcase a film.

Sponsorship information is available by visiting http://elmhurstcoolcities.com/2017-oeff/. Sponsors to date include: Bob’s Fresh & Local, Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst College, Cafe Amano, and GlidePath DES LLC.

The festival runs from March 3-12. Tickets for all films are free, with a recommended $5 per person contribution to support the Festival.

Tickets for Time to Choose are limited, and this movie is expected to sell out.

For reservations or for more information, contact Elmhurst Cool Cities at ecoolcities@gmail.com or (630) 426-9789. For tickets to Crying Earth Rise Up or Death By Design, or to view a full festival schedule of movies and events, visit oneearthfilmfest.org.

Public invited to Dr. Stanger Young Artists Auditions Feb. 11 The public is invited to attend the 2017 Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Auditions on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road in Elmhurst.

Hours are from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Those attending this free event may come and go throughout the day.

Everyone is invited to attend a luncheon at Park Place from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., prepared by award-winning English chef Pearsey Tormey. The cost for the luncheon is $22 per person; to make reservations, call the ESO office at 630-941-0202.

Conducted by the Elmhurst Symphony Association in cooperation with the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club and the former Auxiliary of the ESO through its Eunice B. Sidener Scholarship, the annual Stanger Auditions were started in honor of the late Dr. Robert C Stanger, who was president of Elmhurst College, a Kiwanian, and president of the Elmhurst

Symphony Association.

The auditions provide an opportunity for outstanding high school instrumentalists to gain recognition for their efforts and compete for the opportunity to perform a concerto movement with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Three judges will offer written comments to each of the 25 high school entrants who come from Elmhurst as well as many surrounding suburbs.

Students will play music by a wide range of composers and for several different instruments, including violin, viola, cello, oboe, flute, clarinet, French horn, alto saxophone, and piano. Monetary awards are given to the four top performers; the first-place winner will perform with the ESO during its 2017-18 season.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Stanger Auditions to hear these talented young musicians play.

For more information call 630941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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Kids experience the thrill of invention at Elmhurst Academy

Preschool prep student, Walter Mellentine, concentrates on his project during Kid Inventor’s Day at Elmhurst Academy. For Kid Inventor’s Day, students put on their thinking caps, adjusted their bifocals, and brought to life their own inspiring inventions. Honoring the birthday of America’s Founding Father and inventor, Benjamin Franklin, the students experienced the thrill of invention as they created detailed blueprints and constructed new gadgets with their parents and classmates.

The academy’s kindergarten and preschool students also had the opportunity to Skype with Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter and author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Rube Goldberg.”

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Elmhurst Clinic pediatrician’s mission is to ‘make children smile’ provides make such a difference in the lives of children like Daisy and their families,” says Dr. Uribe. “It reminds me why I chose pediatrics.

It’s so rewarding to help and make children smile.”

The HTC mission teams typically consist of about 12 people, including a surgeon, anesthesiologist, pediatrician, operating room and recovery room nurses, and translators. The pediatrician and surgeon screen the children to determine who needs surgery.

Because she can speak Spanish, Dr. Uribe communicates with the families during the screening and in health education after surgery.

She says she’s seen children with such issues as malformed ears, cleft palates, extra fingers and toes, and burns from motorbike mufflers – a common and more affordable mode of transportation in Rivas.

“Healing the Children has taken orthopedic, ENT (ear, nose and throat) and plastic surgeons on these mission trips,” says Dr. Uribe. “They

provide training for local surgeons in treating clubfoot, removing tonsils and performing simple plastic surgeries.”

She says 22 surgeries were performed on the most recent trip. On the national level, the volunteer-run HTC organization has helped more than 250,000 children in more than 95 countries since it began in 1979.

For more information about Elmhurst Clinic, visit www.eehealth.org/ services/primary-care/elmhurst-clinic.

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AAUW seeks returning scholar from community The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Area Branch is offering a scholarship of $3,000 to a woman from the communities of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, or Villa Park who needs financial assistance to continue her education at the undergraduate or graduate level. An applicant may be studying full or part time. Besides being from one of the above communities, the applicant must be continu-

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HTC provides most of its care through the mission trips, but in some situations, HTC will fly a child to the U.S. for an otherwise unavailable surgery or treatment.

In one case, Dr. Uribe says HTC arranged for 3-year-old Daisy to travel from Nicaragua to the U.S. to treat a very large growth on her upper lip, a condition called an arteriovenous malformation. Successful surgery to remove the growth was provided free at Highland Park Hospital in June 2016, with plastic surgeons Michael Epstein, MD and Bruce Bauer, MD donating their surgical services.

Dr. Uribe spent time with Daisy before and after her surgery, and then followed up with her in September when Daisy was back home in Rivas, which is located in southwestern Nicaragua.

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In September 2016, Dr. Uribe, a pediatrician with Elmhurst Clinic, completed her fourth medical mission to Rivas, Nicaragua for Healing the Children (HTC), an organization whose volunteers provide much needed medical care to kids in underserved areas around the world.

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Visitation Catholic School Announces New Programs for 2017/18!

Kindergarten: new full day or half day options Preschool 4: new five half days or three half days Preschool 3: two half days Before school care and new after school care for Preschool 4 - 8th Attend our

New Family Open House held during Catholic Schools Week:

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• Reading specialist • Weekly mass attendance, daily religion class • No-cut sports, grades 5-8 • Band, Theater & student clubs • Supportive community of fellow Catholic families

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Elmhurst Hospital named to Leapfrog top hospitals list Elmhurst Hospital was recently named to the annual class of top hospitals for quality and safety by the Leapfrog Group, a national organization of large health care purchasers that promotes improvements in the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for Americans.

The announcement came at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. this past December.

“We are very pleased to be recognized as one of only 10 hospitals in Illinois to receive this honor,” said Pamela Dunley, President & CEO, Elmhurst Hospital.

“This remarkable award further validates our long-term commitment to achieve high-quality care and exceptional patient experiences. Such an honor is truly a reflection of the excellence that exists across Elmhurst Hospital.”

Elmhurst Hospital was one of only 115 facilities in the nation to achieve the Top Hospital Award. The selections were based on the results of the Leapfrog Group’s national survey that measures hospitals’ performance in crucial areas of patient safety and quality. The survey is the most complete picture available of a hospital’s quality and safety.

“Elmhurst Hospital could not have achieved this award without the dedication and commitment of our Board, management, physician and nurse leadership, and all our staff who recognize the critical need for maintaining a culture of safety and meeting the quality expectations of our patients and the community,” said Dunley.

For more information, visit www.EEHealth.org.

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Pamela Dunley (center), President & CEO, Elmhurst Hospital holds the Leapfrog Group’s Top Hospital Award that was presented by Cheryl Larson (right), Vice President, Midwest Business Group on Health, on January 19 at Elmhurst Hospital. On the left is Mary Lou Mastro, System Co-CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

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According to a report from the were 193 bank robberies in the suburbs of Chicago.

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Northwestern Mutual is honoring Wealth ManOverall, there were 50 more inciagement Advisors Tom Canale, Mike Lindberg and dents in 2016 than in 2015. Asked Chad McQuade with membership in its exclusive about the increase, the FBI said Forum leadership group. The financial advisors there was no clear reason. were recognized at a conference held in November.

“An explanation for this increase Canale is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director of the Rosemont Office. McQuade is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director of the Oak Brook office. Lindberg In an effort to help small busiMike Lindberg is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Oak nesses in Illinois, State Rep. Deb Brook office. All three are residents of Elmhurst.

Conroy (D-Villa Park) supported “Northwestern Mutual financial representatives bring a distinctive legislation to reform workers’ comclient-advisor relationship that shows clients their complete financial pensation and to extend the Ecopicture, helping them live their lives with confidence – and without nomic Development for a Growing anxiety – knowing what financial security is and what it takes to Economy (EDGE) tax credit. achieve it,” said Greg Oberland, Northwestern Mutual president.

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could be defined further in the future as bank robbers are arrested and interviewed,” Croon said.

“This year’s numbers are closer to 2014, when 192 bank robberies were reported to police.”

Other statistics include that most popular time for bank robberies are between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. (56); second most popular 9 to 11 a.m. (43). Only 13 robberies were take-overs, while 180 were not.

The FBI reported that Tuesdays

and Fridays were the most popular day of the week for robberies (39).

Not surprising, the day with the fewest bank robberies was Sunday (3).

“Bank robberies occur mostly on Fridays, and this is historically true,” Croon said.

“It is FBI Chicago’s opinion that bank robberies occur mostly on Friday so that bank robbers can have cash before the weekend to fuel their addictions to drugs, alcohol or gambling.”

Conroy votes to invest in small businesses zation that recommends workers’ compensation rates for insurance companies, said rates for small businesses should have fallen by about 30 percent from those 2011 reforms. However, premiums have yet to be actually lowered for small businesses. This bill ensures that the Illinois Department of Insurance will review and approve rates to help address this issue.

“These reforms aim to fix an unintended consequence from the 2011 reforms and ensures that small businesses get the rate reductions that they should receive,” Conroy said. “This bill will force greedy insurance companies to pass on rate savings to small businesses so they are able to grow and give a boost to our local economy.”

Conroy also supported Senate Bill 513, a bipartisan measure to extend the EDGE small business

tax credit who had expired at the end of 2016. The program was developed to bring new businesses to Illinois and to retain existing small businesses. It has a broad range of support from economic groups across the state, including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

“Growing and attracting new small businesses continues to be one of my top priorities,” she said.

“Allowing the EDGE tax credit to expire sends the wrong signal to the business community and why I was happy to support this commonsense measure that will show job creators that Illinois is open for business.”

Senate Bill 513 passed the General Assembly and awaits the governor’s signature to become law.

Senate Bill 2901 passed out of the House but was not called for a vote in the Senate.

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeats Timothy Christian Trojans to play in Fulton Shootout this weekend

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team recorded a recent 61-46 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win against town neighbor Timothy Christian.

The win moved the Knights to 12-6 overall.

In earlier action, IC Catholic Prep dropped a 61-52 MSC crossover game to Elgin St. Edward.

IC Catholic Prep returns to action this weekend against Riverside-Brookfield in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division action.

Timothy Christian boys basketball In addition to dropping the recent 61-46 contest to IC Catholic Prep, the Timothy Christian boys basketball team also lost 56-53 to Glenbard South in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action.

Glenbard South led 17-14 after the first quarter and 31-24 at halftime.

The Trojans outscored Glenbard South 16-15 in the third quarter and 13-10 in the fourth quarter.

Joey Davidson led the Trojans with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting.

Jonny Strube and Brandon Orange each had 12 points. Orange also shot 6-for-11 from the field. Strube shot

5-for-8.

Strube and Davidson each had two 3-pointers. Strube led the team with six rebounds, while Orange had five and Jimmy Allen pulled in four rebounds.

Ty Merrick finished with five assists. Strube and Orange each had two blocked shots.

Through 15 games, Timothy was averaging 59.2 points per game. Orange was tops on the team in scoring at 14.0 points per game. Davidson was averaging 12.1 points and Strube was at 10.7 points. Allen was averaging 5.7 points, while Michael Thomas was at 5.1 point per game.

Orange was the team’s leading rebounder at 7.3 per game, while Strube was averaging 6.6 rebounds per contest and Davidson was at 4.6.

Merrick was tops in assists at 3.7 per game, while Strube and Davidson each were averaging 2.1 assists per game. Trayvon Williams was averaging 1.5 steals per game, while Strube and Orange each were averaging 1.5 blocks per game.

Strube was tops on the team with 32 three-pointers made. Merrick was the team leader in total assists with 55. Williams had a team-high 22 steals, while Orange had 23 blocked shots and Strube had 22.

Timothy was 12-6 overall after the loss to IC Catholic Prep. The Trojans returned to Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action earlier this week against Elgin St. Edward and will play in the Fulton Shootout this weekend.

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Three cheers for conference champs

The Timothy Christian competitive cheerleading team recently won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title. It was the Trojans’ fourth competition win of the season. Team members Alyse Schnurr, Samantha Leide, Heather Kocol and Emily Kiefer earned all-conference awards.

York boys basketball team splits pair of games at WWS tournament Martucci scores 17 points in win against Glenbard East

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys basketball team was busy over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, playing four games at the Wheaton-Warrenville South MLK tournament.

York opened play with a 55-39 loss to Rockford Auburn. The Dukes trailed 13-9 after the first quarter and 26-13 at halftime. Rockford Auburn outscored York 29-26 in the second half.

York shot 44.1 percent from the field and only attempted five free throws.

Nick Trapani led the Dukes with 14 points. He made 4 of 7 three-point

attempts and both his free throws. He also had four assists.

Henry Judge added eight points, including a 2-for-2 effort from the 3-point line. Sam Walsh chipped in seven points and Nick Kosich had six points. Walsh also had a teamhigh six rebounds. Kosich had four rebounds. Trapani had four assists, while Kosich and Angelo Martucci each had two steals.

York then rebounded to score a 52-50 win over Glenbard East. York jumped out to an 18-9 lead after the first quarter and led 27-23 at halftime. York outscored Glenbard East 14-7 in the third quarter and then withstood a Rams’ charge in the fourth. Glenbard East outscored York 20-11 in the fourth quarter.

Martucci led the Dukes with 17 points on 5-for-6 shooting. He also sank 7 of 8 free throws and added

four rebounds. Trapani added 14 points and seven rebounds along with two steals. Jordan Gray also had 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting. He had a team-high nine rebounds.

York shot 42 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free-throw line (12-for-17). Trapani sank a pair of 3-pointers.

On the final day of competition, the Dukes dropped a 56-53 game to Hinsdale South in overtime. York led 15-7 after the first quarter and 27-15 at halftime. Hinsdale South went on a 16-3 run in the third quarter. York outscored Hinsdale South 15-14 in the fourth quarter to necessitate the extra frame. Hinsdale had an 11-8 edge in overtime.

Trapani led the Dukes with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the 3-point line. Martucci had 12 points, while Gray added 10 points. Kosich

had six points. Gray led York with six rebounds. Kosich and Martucci each pulled in five rebounds. Kosich finished with eight assists and 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio. Erik Cohn had two steals. York shot 43 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free-throw line (10-for-14). York connected on 7 of 15 three-point attempts.

York closed the tournament with a 65-43 win over Downers Grove South. York led 16-9 after the first quarter and 31-13 at halftime.

The Dukes were red-hot from the floor, shooting 64.9 percent (24-for37). York also canned 12 of 14 freethrow attempts (85.7 percent) and shot 5-for-9 from the 3-point line (55.6 percent).

Gray led the Dukes with 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting. He also had seven rebounds. Cohn added 18

points on 6-for-9 shooting. Martucci and Trapani each had eight points.

Cohn had five rebounds, while Martucci had five assists and Kosich added four assists. Martucci had three steals. Kosich had two steals. Cohn made three 3-pointers, while Trapani had a pair of three-pointers.

“The tournament is one of the best in the state,” said York coach Vince Doran. “They have teams come from all over the place. It’s really good there and it’s a fun opportunity to play two games on Saturday and two more on Sunday. We take the kids out to eat and that’s a good bonding time as a team. We have fun and we play good basketball games.”

Doran liked the way his squad finished things up at Wheaton-Warrenville South. “It was good to end on

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Timothy Christian cheerleading team wins conference title

By Mike Miazga

and we did a good job of keeping our composure. It wasn’t a perfect routine, but we kept composed and that helped us. By the time we got to the conference meet we were in the right frame of mind. We knew we didn’t do a perfect routine and we wanted to do one. We were a lot better in the conference meet. Our confidence was much higher and the girls wanted to outdo themselves. They wanted to do better and that helped them. I’m very proud of them and I’m very proud of what they did with the routine.”

Armstrong noted the routine at the conference meet was no walk in the park. “We set up a great routine,” he said. “It was one of the hardest we’ve done this season. We worked hard on our stunts starting back in summer

camp and June all the way through practices. We wanted to have the stunts down so we would be ready once the competition season was here. We had them down so all we had to do was work on cleaning them up and getting even better. The audience and the judges were impressed.

I’m proud that we were able to put that together.”

In addition to having stunting packed with advanced prep entries and passes, tumbling has played a big role in the team’s success this season. Timothy has four fulls in its tumbling passes as part of the routine. “Our tumbling has gotten better,” said Armstrong. “Our routine is action-packed.”

Armstrong said he had high hopes

for this group going into the season. “I was really hoping for it,” he said. “I knew we had an experienced group. We only lost two seniors from last year. The girls have kept their heads in the right place and kept up their skills. They had a lot more to accomplish and a lot more to work on. I think they have a great shot to do well at the end of the season.”

Armstrong said another key to this year’s group has been its chemistry.

“They have great teamwork,” he said. “This team gels when it is on the floor like no other team I’ve had before. They always are willing to help each other out. They hold each other accountable. It’s a family. They encourage each other and have each other’s back.”

Timothy is led by team captains Heather Kocol, Alyse Schnurr and Samantha Leide.

“Those three I’ve had since they were freshmen,” said Armstrong.

“They have been great leaders. They keep everything in line. I’m appreciative of how loyal they have been as key members of our team.”

Timothy is ramping up for the sectional meet later this week at Andrew High School. Timothy will compete in the small varsity division. The top five teams at the sectional move on to the state meet.

“This is the one we’ve been working for all season,” said Armstrong.

At the conference meet, Schnurr, Leide, Kocol and junior Emily Kiefer earned all-conference honors.

Dawn Calcagno named new IC Catholic Prep girls cross-country coach

stepped up his game toward the end of the season. “For the last few games of his high-school bowling career, Tim bowled better than average and stayed one of our top performers,” said Palandri. “We’ll be sad to see our seniors go, but I know there are good things coming for next year’s team.”

youth triathlon team in Geneva.

“The environment at IC Catholic Prep is incredibly positive and supportive and it is a place where I can encourage student-athletes to be the best they can be in all facets of life,” said Calcagno. “I am looking forward

to helping grow the cross-country program and preparing our young ladies to compete at the next level.”

Jeff Fredrickson continues as IC Catholic Prep’s boys cross-country coach. Fredrickson also had been the girls coach.

“We are excited to have Dawn join the ICCP coaching staff,” athletic director Tom Schergen said. “Dawn has been a strong presence in the local youth running community and we look forward to her sharing her coaching talents with our student-athletes.”

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Calcagno named girls cross country coach IC Catholic Prep recently named Dawn Calcagno as its new girls cross-country coach.

Calcagno earned her bachelor’s degree in French from Florida State and her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Ga. Calcagno led the Elmhurst-Glen Ellyn Lightning Running Club from 2013-2015. She then became the head cross-country coach of the Elmhurst Accelerators Running Club in 2016 where her team won the Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championship national title in the girls 13-14 age group.

A camp counselor for the Charlie Kern (York boys cross-country and track and field head coach) summer running camp, Calcagno also has served as an assistant coach for the Visitation Catholic School cross-country team since 2014 and has served as an assistant coach for the Visitation track and field team since 2015. She also is an assistant coach for the MMTT

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Thus far, it’s been a perfect season for the Timothy Christian competitive cheerleading team.

The Trojans recently won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title. It was Timothy’s fourth competition title this season in as many tries.

Timothy also placed first earlier at the Grayslake North invitational in the small varsity division and took first in other events at Bradley Bourbonnais and Tinley Park Andrew.

“We’re real excited about placing first in all our competitions so far,” said Timothy Christian coach Aaron Armstrong. “Grayslake North was our first competition after the break

IC Catholic Prep’s Slowinski qualifies for boys bowling sectional

By Mike Miazga

IC Catholic Prep junior CJ Slowinski recently advanced to the sectional level of the IHSA boys bowling state series.

Slowinski bowled a 1,123 series at the IC Catholic Prep regional held at Brunswick Zone in Glendale Heights.

Slowinski bowled the team’s high game of the year with a 232 there. He did not advance out of the Glenbard East sectional at the same house.

Prior to the sectional, Slowinski was leading the Knights with a 164 average. Trey Morris had a 153, while Tim Shuflit had a 145. Shuflit rolled a 204 against Hinsdale Central on Jan. 10.

He also had the team’s high series of the year with a 535 against Hinsdale Central.

“We improved upon our total number of pins from last year,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Sarah Palandri. “During each game, our bowlers continued to cheer each other on and helped keep spirits high. We’ve improved upon having fewer open frames.”

In addition to Slowinski, Shuflit also

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York boys swimming team defeats Glenbard co-op

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys swimming team was a 107-76 winner in a recent meet against the Glenbard co-op.

At the varsity level, Branko Kosanovich won the 50 with a time of 22.84. Nick Miklyukh won the 100 with a time of 52.37.

Flanagan Waldherr won the 200 with a time of 1:50.82. He also won the 500 in 4:56. 13.

Alex Marlott won the backstroke with a time of 54.90. Xander Hall finished second in the breaststroke with a time of 1:09.42. Kosanovich won the butterfly in 56.85.

Isaac Marlott was second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:14.90.

Peter Barabolak won the diving competition with a score of 297.90.

Andres Perez was second at 201.30.

York won the 200 relay with a time of 1:34.62. That group included Kosanovich, Simon DeGrace, Miklyukh and Waldherr. The Dukes also won the 400 relay in 3:25.83 with Alex Marlott, Kosanovich, DeGrace and Waldherr.

York was second in the medley relay at 1:47.85 with Alex Marlott, Jay Jensen, Hall and DeGrace.

In the JV competition, York won 107-72.

Owen DeGrace was second in the 50 and the 100 for the Dukes.

David Butterfield was a double winner in the 200 and the 500, while

Troy Fabrizius was second in the backstroke.

Liam Popovsky won the breaststroke. Evan Shemroske won the butterfly, while Nick Pomatto was second in the fly.

Popovsky won the 200 IM. Grant Gibbs won the diving competition, while teammate Simon David was second.

York was second in the 200 relay with Michael McKenna, Alex Emich, Popovsky and Max Shemroske.

York won the 400 relay with Butterfield, Pomatto, Owen DeGrace and McKenna. The Dukes were second in the medley relay with Max Shemroske, Griffin Sanders, Tom Croster and Popovsky.

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a positive note against Downers South,” he said. “We jumped out early on them and were able to maintain the lead. In certain aspects it was our best game of the year.”

Doran also noted the different styles of play the Dukes saw should benefit them the rest of the way. “Everybody there is pretty good,” he said. “We saw a lot of different basketball styles and that will be good for us. Kids want to play games and that’s what we’re doing. We have a lot of games here in a short timeframe.”

Doran praised the recent play of Martucci, who had 17 points against Glenbard East and 12 points in the Hinsdale South game. “Angelo has played great lately,” he said. “He’s really stood out for us and he played well again in the whole tournament.”

York was 9-9 overall after the tournament.

“I think we’re moving in the right direction,” said Doran. “January is a really tough part of our schedule.

Hopefully we can finish the month on an upswing. We’re certainly excited about the stretch run here.”

In postseason news, York will host a Class 4A regional this season.

“That’s exciting for us,” said Doran.

Through 18 games, Gray was leading the team in scoring at 14.4 points per game and rebounding at 5.9 per game. Trapani was averaging 10.6 points per game, while Cohn was at 9.1 points per game, Martucci at 7.2 points and Kosich at 6.7 points per game. Trapani was the team leader in 3-pointers with 48, while Cohn had 24. Kosich was tops in assists with 74 and steals with 30.

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The Elmhurst Chiefs Bantam Team recently went 3-1 to place second in the Chicago Midwinter Classic “Chicago Cup” tournament. Games were played in West Dundee, Mount Prospect and the Championship at the Fox Valley Rink in Geneva. Front row (left to right): Richie Wilbert, Ben Zurlo, Mark Schneider, Zavien Baron, Kyle Mayr, Tommy Pedote and Andrew McColl. Back row: Colin Lynch, Coach Rich Wilbert, Frank Temple, Joey Coglianese, Sam Barnitz, Alan Lazar, Andrew Hoffing, Coach Robert McColl, and Coach Andy Hoffing.

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Timothy Christian girls basketball team downs Elmwood Park Schuringa leads way with 13 points

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team recorded a recent 4928 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division win over Elmwood Park.

The Trojans led 24-18 at halftime. “It was kind of a sloppy first half, but we went man and full-court-pressed and things went much better,” said Timothy coach Michele Strube.

Olivia Schuringa led the Trojans with 13 points and three rebounds.

Ava Venema had eight points and seven rebounds, while Olivia Hoekstra had six points, four assists, six steals and four deflections. Emily DeBoer had six points and four rebounds.

The Trojans also dropped a 5136 MSC Red decision to Chicago Christian.

“It was an incredible first half,” said Strube. “We played our best ball all year. It was the best two quarters we’ve played the entire year.”

Timothy led 14-7 after the first quarter and 28-23 at halftime. “Our second-half turnovers turned into many points for them and our shots did not fall. Every game has two halves. We had 24 total turnovers and I would bet every single turn-

over turned into a point for them.

We really wanted that win against Chicago Christian. The way we played the first couple of quarters, we know we can do it. Putting it all together for four quarters is the key.

We know we can do it.”

Jordyn Strube paced Timothy with 12 points and five steals. Heidi Westra had eight points, three rebounds and two steals.

Timothy also dropped a MSC Red game to Elgin St. Edward. “We couldn’t do a whole lot against St. Ed’s,” said Strube. “We didn’t do anything really wrong in that game.

We do struggle against teams that are very aggressive and put a lot of pressure on us. They took advantage of every weakness. Our girls play hard and do well defensively

which usually keeps us in games.

St. Edward was just a tough game.

We knew it would be tough but it wasn’t because of our lack of trying.”

Westra and Schuringa each had seven points. Westra had five rebounds. Venema had six points and five rebounds.

“Our younger players continue to play well,” said Strube. “It’s nice to see them step up.”

Timothy also scored a non-conference win against Lisle. The Trojans led 20-3 after the first quarter and 29-21 at halftime.

“We came out really well against Lisle,” said Strube. “We did struggle a little bit with some of their pressure.”

Allison Zeilstra made five im-

portant free throws down the stretch to help the Trojans in the victory.

“All her points at the end were big,” said Strube.

Tyra Hopson added a pair of 3-pointers. “Tyra stepped up as one of our ball handlers,” said Strube.

Schuringa had 13 points and nine rebounds, while Venema had 10 points and 12 rebounds. “Olivia had a really nice game,” said Strube.

“Ava is aggressive. She’s an athlete and enjoys playing basketball.

She plays hard and she has fun. She rebounds and gets after every ball like crazy.”

Hoekstra finished with eight rebounds. “Olivia is a strong player for us defensively,” said Strube.

The Elmwood Park win put Timothy at 10-11 overall on the season.

York competitive dance team headed to state

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York competitive dance team took fourth at the recent IHSA Grayslake North sectional to advance to the state meet.

York scored a 90.20 in the sectional competition and now will

compete in the IHSA state finals Dukes recorded a 131.75 score, this weekend in Bloomington at the their second-highest of the season.

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On the JV level, York’s Katie Rand won the all-around title at the York wrestling West Suburban Conference Silver The York wrestling team record- Division meet. ed a 51-16 win against Round Lake and also recorded a 56-22 victory York girls basketball over Hinsdale South in recent acThe York girls basketball team tion. dropped a recent 47-39 West Suburban Conference Silver Division York girls gymnastics game to Proviso West.

The York girls gymnastics team Junior Danielle Dennis led the took fifth out of 10 teams at its own Dukes with 17 points on 6-forrecent varsity invitational. The 9 shooting. Senior Jenna Dvorak

added eight points, while senior Jaclyn Saco had five points. Hailey Walker and Caylin Rufus each had four points. Dennis made a pair of 3-pointers, while Walker had one 3-pointer.

Dennis also led the team with nine rebounds. Rufus had eight rebounds. Saco and Rufus each had three steals.

Through 19 games, Dennis was leading the team in scoring at 12.6 points per game. Rufus was averaging 9.1 points, while Saco was at 7.3 points per game. Sophomore

Kathleen Levins was averaging 5.6 points and Dvorak was at 4.4 points.

Dennis also was tops on the team in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Rufus was averaging 5.2 rebounds per game. Saco was tops in steals at 2.4 per game, while Dennis was averaging 1.9 per game.

Saco was leading the team in 3-pointers made with 15. Walker and Madison Park each had 12 three-pointers. Dennis was the team’s top free-throw shooter at 74 percent (78-for-105).

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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK FLANAGAN WALDHERR, BRANKO KOSANOVICH YORK BOYS SWIMMING Waldherr and Kosanovich each logged four first-place finishes in York’s recent victory over Glenbard co-op. Waldherr won the 200 and 500 freestyle events and was part of York’s winning 200 and 400 relay teams. Kosanovich won the 50 and the butterfly and joined Waldherr on the winning 200 and 400 relay teams.

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the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Friday, Jan. 27 Elmhurst Rotary Club open house

From 5-6:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Rotary Club invites members of the business and professional community to an open house at Flight 112 Wine Bar and Restaurant in Elmhurst. Light snacks and beverages will be served as guests interact with Elmhurst Rotarians. To RSVP to the open house, email Rob Kopecky at rob.kopecky@icloud.com.

Saturday, Jan. 28 McHale Productions and Navarro Catering is bringing Sister B’s Bingo Bonanza to the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York St. Doors and cash bar open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner buffet is served from 6-7:15 p.m.; show time begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased by calling 630-638-0110 or purchase online at elmhurstkofc.org; or send a check to Navarro Catering, 322 E. Parkview Ave., Elmhurst 60126. The production will be held one night only.

Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 2-5 The York Drama’s winter show, “Game of Tiaras” will take place at York High School’s Merle Baker Auditorium Feb. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb.

5 at 2 p.m. All tickets are $10. Info: Go to www.ticketpeak.com/yorkdrama or the theatre box office one hour before curtain.

Saturday, Feb. 4 • At 7 p.m., the sizzling Latin sounds of Grammy-nominated Guitarra Azul will perform at Bethel United Church of Christ as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. A wine reception will follow the concert. Bethel is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Tickets are available at musicatbethel.com or by calling 630-279-4040. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. The church is accessible

and parking is free. Enter at the Sandburg Middle School entrance from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.

• “Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids”— which begins at 1:30 p.m. for ages 8-16 at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave.—is a 75-minute beginner’s class that allows children to make their own gemstone jewelry to keep. Choose two different types of jewelry to make with stones from the Museum Shop and learn how to work with jeweler’s tools. Parties of 10-or-more are encouraged to schedule a private class. Fee: $10 per person.

Reservations required. Info: 630-8331616 or email: educator@lizzadromuseum.org.

Sunday, Feb. 12 From 2-3 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Architect John Waters of Research for Restoration and Melson House homeowner Peggy Bang will take participants on a journey exploring the beautifully designed homes and most significant projects in America that Marion Mahony Griffin and her husband, Walter Burley Griffin, designed in Mason City, Iowa. At Rock Crest/Rock Glen, the Griffins envisioned a development that would conserve the natural area, and today it remains the largest collection of Prai-

rie Style homes surrounding a natural setting. Fee: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org Thursday, Feb. 16 From 6-9 p.m., the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation will hold its 17th annual Chef Fest at Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln. in Oakbrook Terrace. The event includes a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and caterers, who donate their time and talent. A cash bar reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. followed by food tasting from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person; tables of ten available.

For tickets and information, visit emhfoundation.org/events or call (331) 221-0388.

Monday, Feb. 20 From 1-2:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Debora Wood, artist, author and curator at the Art Institute of Chicago, will teach forest portraits so participants can create a portrait of their own—inspired by our natural surroundings. Kids and parent/caregiver participate together. Appropriate for families in grades 1-5. Fee: $12 per person for members, $15 for nonmembers. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhurstmuseum.org Ongoing programs: • Currently on display through March 12, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Grif-

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• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst,” is at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take an interactive journey through Elmhurst history. Experience engaging towers filled with one-of-a-kind objects, compelling photos, and first-person video accounts from locals. Check out the award-winning, hands-on tabletop map that explores Elmhurst past and present, and take a seat in the mini-theatre to view an original documentary on Elmhurst history. View new additions to the exhibit including a feature on veterans and the Glos Mansion history. Admission: Free. Hours: 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m.

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Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.

Elmhurst College art faculty to exhibit work in a variety of media

Members of the Elmhurst College Department of Art will display their distinctive artistic visions during Multiple Visions II, the College’s Art Faculty Exhibition, beginning on January 30.

“This exhibit highlights 12 artists, 12 voices, each showing a group of recent work, and each expressing a very individual concept and style in their work,” said Suellen Rocca, Elmhurst College’s curator and director of exhibitions.

The faculty artists include Dustan Creech, Danielle Dobies ’12, Eric Fuentes, Lynn Hill, Joshua Johnson, Brad Kisner, John Nester, Richard Paulsen, Curtis Readel, Suellen Rocca, Morgan Sims and Mary Lou Stewart.

The exhibition, which features painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, digital art and graphic design, begins on Monday, January 30, and runs through Friday, March 17, in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center. A public reception will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, in the Founders Lounge. An artists’ talk begins at 5:00 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

The Elmhurst College Art Faculty Exhibition is one of about a dozen art shows that the College hosts each academic year in two campus venues. In addition, the College’s A.C. Buehler Library permanently houses the College’s unparalleled collection of Chicago Imagist and Abstractionist Art, which explores the vibrant, often outrageous, yet precisely crafted works of Chicago artists between 1950 and the present. For more information, please contact Director of Exhibitions Suellen Rocca at (630) 617-6110 or srocca@ elmhurst.edu.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074829 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 3, 2017, wherein the business firm of THOMPSON NOURISH LOCATED AT 30W271 MACK ROAD, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-1122 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KIMBERLY E THOMPSON, HOME ADDRESS 30W271 MACK ROAD, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-1122.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 3RD day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 269152 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074823 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 30, 2016, wherein the business firm of YANTARA CREATIONS LOCATED AT 10S646 LILAC LANE, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-6777 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) YANTARA MIMS, HOME ADDRESS 3914 ST CHARLES ROAD, BELLWOOD, IL 60104-1435.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 269330 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074848 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 6, 2017, wherein the business firm of COMMUNITY FORESTRY CONSULTING LOCATED AT 1062 LONGFORD ROAD, BARTLETT, IL 60103-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PEGGY DRESCHER, HOME ADDRESS 1062 LONGFORD ROAD, BARTLETT, IL 60103-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 19, 26 & Feb. 2, 2017) 269608 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074839 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 4, 2017, wherein the business firm of 9WES MUSIC GROUP LOCATED AT 2548 CRYSTAL COURT 5-208, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) TONY TAYLOR, HOME ADDRESS 2548 CRYSTAL COURT 5-208, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 19, 26 & Feb. 2, 2017) 269858

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALEX JOHN SMULSKI FOR CHANGE OF NAME 11-25-1987 CASE NUMBER PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (single / plural) TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Your petitioner(s) respectfully show as a resident(s) of the State of Illinois and have resided in said State for six (6) months prior to the filing of this petition; having been a resident of the State of Illinois since 1987. Your petitioner(s) who were born in IL / Cook desire to change name(s) according to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/21 in such case made and provided, and now, in that behalf, repectfully show and now bears the name of: ALEX JOHN SMULSKI and are known and called by this name; and desire to assume the name of: ALEXANDER SEGRETTO by which may afterward be known and called. That given notice of this indended application by publication for three (3) succesive weeks in Elmhurst Indpendent a newspaper of general circulation, published in DuPage County, a copy of said published notice, with the certificate of the publisher thereon is hereto annexed and made part of this petition.

WHEREFORE, your petitioner(s) pray(s), the premises being considered and name(s) be changed from it’s present form to: ALEXANDER SEGRETTO as provided by statute, and that such other or future relief in the premises as this Honorable Court shall deem met, according to law.

PRO SE AFFIDAVIT Jolan Saviano being duly sworn on oath deposes and says that they are acquainted with the petitioner(s) in this cause, who have signed this petition; and that have hereby read this petition, and knows the contents thereof, and that the same, and the matters and things herein stated are true.

Signed and sworn before me 1/11/2017 BARBARA SARKISIAN Notary Public JOLAN SAVIANO Affiant (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & 9, 2017) 270350 INVITATION FOR BIDS “FIRE HYDRANT MATERIALS”; PROJECT NO. 17-22.”

CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS The intent of this Request for Bids, as it is issued by the City of Elmhurst, is to secure price quotations and information from vendors as it relates to the procurement and delivery of Fire Hydrant Materials on a single order basis for the fiscal year beginning JANUARY 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Bids are being accepted at the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. Bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Municipal Building, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be clearly marked Sealed Bid “FIRE HYDRANT MATERIALS.” The Vendor will supply approximately Thirty Five (35) fire hydrants with attached auxiliary valves. The city is requesting pricing on a variety of burial depths. All materials include delivery FOB to the Public Works Garage 985 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.

The material shall be in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the Department of Public Works, City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, for a non-refundable cost of $5.00 for mailing. All bid proposals shall be sub-

Public Notice mitted on the appropriate forms included in the contract specification. No facsimile bids will be accepted.

The City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive or not to waive irregularities when, in the opinion of the City, its interests will be best served by such action.

Steven M. Morley Mayor Patty Spencer City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 26, 2017) 270465 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074866 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 17, 2017, wherein the business firm of SPIRITO DI LUCE LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 2751, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60138-2751 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LARA DANIELS, HOME ADDRESS 1198 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & 9, 2017) 270481 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 74864 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Du Page County on JANUARY 13, 2017, wherein the business firm of LIQUID DESIGN CO. LOCATED AT 612 N. PRESIDENT STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187-4360 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PRICE GUNN, HOME ADDRESS 612 N. PRESIDENT STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187; KARL HENRY PRINZ, HOME ADDRESS 501 COLLEGE AVENUE, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187-5501; SKYLER ASPEGREN, HOME ADDRESS 612 N. PRESIDENT STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187; CORBIN SCHULTZ, HOME ADDRESS 859 COLLEGE AVENUE, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 601874309.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & 9, 2017) 270483 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074873 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 19, 2017, wherein the business firm of FEELIN FIT LOCATED AT 233 W. LAKE PARK DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-3719 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PAMELA M. BENDER, HOME ADDRESS 233 W. LAKE PARK DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-3719 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan.26, Feb. 2 & 9, 2017) 270468

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074810 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 27, 2016, wherein the business firm of OLIVIA’S POSH DOGGIE BOUTIQUE LOCATED AT 2550 CARROLWOOD ROAD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-8395 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) VERONICA SMITH, HOME ADDRESS 2550 CARROLWOOD ROAD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-8395.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 27TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 269049 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074842 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 5, 2017, wherein the business firm of RACHEL V PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 1107 SHOREWOOD COURT, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) RACHEL HEFNER, HOME ADDRESS 1107 SHOREWOOD COURT, GLENDALE HEIGHT, IL 60139-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 269273

Public Notice Please take notice that, pursuant to Section 11-74.4(c) of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, the corporate authorities of the City of Elmhurst, at a meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, will consider approval of a redevelopment agreement with Fit Form Realty, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“Redevelopment Agreement”), which will involve the transfer and/or disposition of title of certain real property, currently owned or controlled by the City, and legally described as follows (“Development Property”): Lots 8 through 13, inclusive, in Block 1 of the Plat of the Town of Elmhurst, recorded on July 30, 1869 as Document 11706, in the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 39 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois.

P.I.N.s: 06-02-220-010 and -026 Commonly known as 138 and 144 North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois Please take notice that the proposed Redevelopment Agreement, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and may be examined during regular business hours in the Clerk’s office, may be changed, altered or modified subsequent to the publication of this Notice.

Please take notice that all interested persons are invited to make alternate proposals or bids for the entire Development Property that the City seeks to convey and/or dispose, pursuant to the proposed Redevelopment Agreement. Such alternate proposals must be submitted in writing to the City of Elmhurst, Attn. Mike Kopp, Assistant City Manager, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, on or before 3:00 p.m. on February 16, 2017, and will be publicly opened and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Elmhurst, at 7:30 p.m. on February 21, 2017, at 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. The City Council may act at such meeting, or thereafter in its regular course of business,to accept any bona fide proposals or to reject any and all such proposals, if any, or to approve the Redevelopment Agreement with Fit Form Realty, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in considering any alternate proposals or the Redevelopment Agreement.

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FRIENDLY SHOPPER CLASSIFIEDS SERvINg ADDISON, BENSENvILLE, ELmHuRSt & vILLA PARk

Employment

E-mail your resume to: jobs@skowroneyecare.com or fax to 630-834-2209

Part Time Cashier Receptionist

Hour are 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday thru Friday Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (hours split by two people) Need friendly person to answer telephone and wait on our customers. Will train.

Send resume to preigel@wilkinscar.com or apply in person Wilkins Hyundai Mazda 750 York Rd Elmhurst 630-279-3000 x436

Skilled Trades

269707

Help Wanted

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PT/FT PLUMBER WANTED

FINEK BROTHERS PLUMBING looking for a plumber preferably with own truck and tools for service & remodeling.

630-834-1538.

270336

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Sales/Marketing

Now Hiring!

Motivated Sales Person Position includes inside/outside sales and marketing in the following territories: Downtown Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale and Westchester.

Demeris & Son, Inc.

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An Affiliate of American Concrete Corp.

Luxurious Homes/Custom Room Additions Serving the Lombard Area Since 1997 Call Pete Costello

630-307-7500

D.C. WINDOWS, DOORS & REMODELING

* Window & Door Replacement * Soffit & Fascia * Tile & Trim Work * Painting * Siding * Bathrooms - SNOWPLOWING AVAILABLE Insured / Free Estimates Call Dan at 630-689-3229

Kitchens • Basements • Bathrooms Painting • Drywall • Flooring Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing

(630) 205-0222

Education AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $900+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-7346714 drive4stevens.com

Financial Services ARE YOU IN BIG TROUBLE With the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-6066673 (MCN) STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS got you down? We can help reduce payments and get finances under control, Call: 866871-1626 (MCN)

Firewood SEASONED MIXED FIREWOOD $100 a cord delivered Call Jim 630-461-2280 261629

TnJ SEASONED FIREWOOD Mixed Hardwoods - $125 f.c. delivered Oak Firewood - $155 f.c. delivered

- Stacking Available -

You should be outgoing, energetic, self-motivated, detail and deadline orientated.

Handyman

The position is Monday-Friday Part-time.

Vehicle required.

handyman bill

Please email resume to Ads1@rvpublishing.com or call 630-834-8355 226497

ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800640-8195 (MCN)

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Reliable Handyman Specializing in general maintenance and repair both inside and out. free eStimateS • reaSonable rateS 630-832-8169 101017

Lessons

237180

General Home Improvements • Carpentry Electric and Plumbing Repairs Roof Repairs • Wood & Tile Laminate Floors Professional Quality Work • Bonded • Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

Call 630-333-7264

Home Improvement

Owner Operated Since 1987

FOTOS REMODELING CALL JIM

All Home Improvement & Repairs Carpentry • Plumbing Electrical No job too small!

630-832-0472

268976

HELP WANTED

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If you are an Experienced Optician looking to work in a professional eye care office, we can offer you an excellent opportunity. We are looking for someone friendly, with a great smile, who loves to work with patients. We need someone that is organized, reliable, motivated, and able to work independently. We have a parttime position available. We offer an excellent base pay plus commission, flexible hours, and great doctors to work with. If you are interested and meet the above requirements, we would like to hear from you.

Office/Clerical

COSTELLO BUILDERS, INC.

224355

EXPERIENCED OPTICIAN WANTED

PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home!

NO Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! www.WorkingCentral.NET

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482

No Job Too Small

Call (630) 418-8740

DO YOU NEED A HANDYMAN

Misc Services

Kitchens • Basements • Bathrooms Painting • Drywall • Flooring Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES

Established in 1982

(630) 205-6811

PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME

Experienced teacher. All levels, including adults.

Conservatory trained. Master degree.

Fair Prices Tim Korneck FREE Estimates (312) 615-2633

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Health Care

Handyman

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DRIVE WITH UBER. YOU’LL NEED a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 1-800-902-9366 (MCN)

PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

Building Repair/ Remodeling

264879

CLASS-A CDL REGIONAL DRIVER. Good home time. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonus’s and newest equipment. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-460-9011. Apply on-line WWW.MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

OVER THE ROAD CARRIER seeking experienced drivers. Midwest and west coast, no east coast. Drivers average 3,000+ miles a week, loaded and empty miles paid. Call recruiting 1-800-6453748 www.gfltruck.com (MCN)

270560

Drivers

IN-PRINt AND ONLNE At www.tHEINDEPENDENtNEwSPAPERS.COm

Business & Service

CURT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small EXCELLENT REFERENCES & ELMHURST RESIDENT

• Painting • Roofing • Plumbing • Electric Drywall Repair • Carpentry Trim • Tree Trimming • Gutter Cleaning 630-747-3244 FREE ESTIMATES • curtwex1@gmail.com

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CALL CLASSIFIEDS At (630) 834-8244

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Real Estate

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For Sale

Condo For Rent FOR RENT

841 N. YORK RD. ELMHURST CONDO

1 BDRM, 1 BA, overlooks pool, HDWD floors. $925 month. No pets. No smokers. Credit check.

630-915-0603

244650

Other Opportunities

Other Real Estate

TIRED OF THE SNOW? Become a Winter Texan where the sun meets the gulf. Over 100 RV resorts and retirement communities for you to choose from. RV sites, fully furnished rentals and more.

For more information visit www.rgvparks. org (MCN)

Immediate Occupancy

Other Services Offered DISH TV - BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming, FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-390-3140 (MCN)

Plumbing WEST SIDE PLUMBING, INC. From A Drip To A Water Heater Your Complete Plumbing Repair & Service Company Licensed, Bonded, Insured

630-495-9650

246911

Painting

ALEX PAINTING & DECORATING Interior & Exterior All Work Guaranteed 35 Years Experience

ELMHURST 1055 sq. ft. For Lease - 1st Floor York Road Location Retail or Office Use (630) 833-3500 ext 207 Charlie

218214

Business & Service

FOR SALE: 3 burial plots, Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL (Twilight section). Value is $4,500.00 each. Will consider any reasonable offer. Call 630-834-7591 or 815-5961210.

253209

Need Help Finding Your Next Home?

Check Our Real Estate Section

Call 630-834-8244

222787

for details on placing an ad

Adoption

Music/Instrumental

A CHILDLESS MARRIED COUPLE seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom & devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses PAID. Call Holly & Tiger. 1-800790-5260 (ask for Adam) (MCN)

ROGERS KIT 1970’s black finish.

Bearing edges and shells in great condition. Includes 22” bass, 13” mounted tom, 16’ & 18” floor toms.

Shell pack only, bass drum has some scuffing. $900 or best offer. Lots of snares and misc hardware available for purchase also. Call anytime, 815262-1479, Rockford.

ADOPTION. California couple promises baby secure future. Home near beach, education, travel, grandparents, cousins. Expenses paid. Call Aimee/Danny 1(714)305-4299 or attorney 1(424)9046671. (MCN)

Announcements DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org

Lost or Found LOST FAMILY CAT. PLEASE HELP! Very friendly, 8 yr. old male black cat with white patch on chest. His name is “Chacha”. Missing since Saturday, November 19th in the 100 block of S. Stewart in Lombard. Please check your garage or shed. If found please call 630-725-8044.

Reward. THANK YOU!

Misc. For Sale ROLLER RINK SKATES girls size 8, very good condition, $25, 630-595-6987.

TRAILER CLOSE-OUT SALE! 4 place snowmobile trailers 20’ & 24’; Fuel tank trailer: 500 gallon & no tank trailers; 6’X12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 7’X16’ V-nose ramp door $4,199.00; 14,000# skidloader trailer $3649.00 100’s of trailer parts, Trailer repairs, Hitches, Tires and much more. 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for prices & information! (MCN)

Call for an estimate and Receive a FREE $10 Gift Card

Call 708-567-4680

alexpaintinganddecorating.com 252315

Tree Service ******************** T & M TREE SERVICE

• Free Estimates • Trimming • Complete Removal, stumps, brush • Free wood chips • Insured Call Todd 630-303-4641

********************

247169

Wanted WANTED TO BUY: Basswood and Birchwood by truckload delivered to Dodgeville, WI. Bark intact, harvested in dormacy, delivered FRESH cut. Prearranged purchases only. Call Al Ladd at 608-935-2341 ext. 333 (MCN)

Notice CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

Personals MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 800-357-4970 (MCN)

Sporting Goods SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE for arms and legs, like new, $75, 630-834-2295.

Automobiles 2012 MUSTANG BOSS orange, exc. cond. 53k garage kept wnty. 60k, $29,000 847-455-1811.

FIND YOUR NEXT VEHICLE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Try O

2014 BMW i3 black, electric car, garage kept, excellent condition, 14,500 miles, weatherTech mats and Bosch 30 amp car charger included, $22,500 Call for more information 312-543-8778.

Automobiles Wanted

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Make/ Models 2000-2015! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now:1-888416-2330

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2000 and Newer. Nation’s Top Car Buyer! Free Towing From Anywhere! Call Now:1-800-864-5960

DONATE YOUR CAR TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing. All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800283-0205 (MCN)

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855752-6680 (MCN)

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398

Motorcycles

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975),S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI GS400, GT380, HONDA CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH !! 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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Freebie Ad

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Are you selling a single item for LESS THAN $750??

If so, we will run your private party ad at

NO CHARGE

Place your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV for one price and it runs for up to 24 weeks.

Just fill out the coupon below and mail it to: The Independent, 240 N. West Ave, Elmhurst IL 60126 or, fax it to 630-834-0900 WRITE YOUR AD BELOW - ONE WORD IN EACH BOX - BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE PRICE

95 19 three lines

$

1st

Extra lines are $1.95 each

5 papers

Starts for 4 weeks and if not sold you call us and we will renew at no additional charge!

Call 630-834-8244

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

PRIVATE PARTY ONLY. Ad must be prepaid. Deadline Friday 3 p.m.

YOUR NAME _________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ PHONE______________________________________________________________________

61141

Ads will not be accepted without the following information.

Only one free ad per month.Private Party ads only. No commercial ads.

(Maximum run 24 weeks total)

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for Elmhurst Seniors Friendly Retirement Living Dignified Assisted Living Expert Rehabilitation Quality Skilled Nursing Sensitive Memory Care Call to arrange a tour of our elegant campus — (630) 936-4100

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E L ESS H E’S

ALE HOUSE & GRILLE This one with drop shadows.

RIB FEST $17.99

Friday, Saturday and Sunday FULL SLAB SERVED WITH HOUSE FRIES AND HOMEMADE COLE SLAW OR YOUR CHOICE OF COMBO DINNERS COMBO DINNERS 1/2 SLAB & BBQ CHICKEN BREAST 1/2 SLAB & BBQ WINGS 1/2 SLAB & BBQ PULLED PORK

SATURDAY’S

FRIDAY’S

PRIME RIB DINNER $17.99

FISH FRY $10.99 BEER BATTERED HADDOCK FILLETS SERVED WITH HOUSE FRIES AND HOMEMADE COLE SLAW

12 OZ. PRIME RIB SERVED WITH CHOICE OF POTATO

SUPER SUNDAY PARTY FREE 1/2 Time Buffet

Prizes for 1, 2, 3 Quarters & Final Score $3 Summit Pints Miller Lite, Coors Banquet $4 Tito, House Wine, Captain Morgan

Vito Zatto Singer

Friday, Feb. 10 8:00 p.m.

UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saturday, Feb. 11

Happy Hour 3-6

M-F 1/2 Price Pizza & Drink Specials

36 Beers on Tap Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Tuesday Trivia

BLACKHAWKS’ GAMES ~ 69¢ WINGS 1480 W. Lake Street Addison, Illinois

(847) 773-9147

www.shoelessjoesalehouse.com

DINE IN • CARRY OUT

8 - 10 p.m.

Friday Karaoke 10:30pm - 1:30am

Party Room Available 270319

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Monday & Tuesday All Day & Night

Make Your Valentine’s Day Reservations Now

483 SPRING ROAD ELMHURST

20% Off any Bottle of Wine Dining Room Only

Try Our

Stadium Pizza Great for your Big Game parties!

Reservations 630.279-8486 Pizzeria 630.279.8474 www.robertosristorante.com

• Specializing in Seafood, Pasta and a Wide Variety of Meats • Gourmet Desserts

Let our cater your BIG GAME party!!

• Fresh Fish Daily Specials • Gift Certificates Available • Extensive Wine List • Elegant Atmosphere

• Connoisseur Cocktails • Inquire about our private lunch parties • Corporate or Family Parties

Inquire About Catering For Lunch

OPEN FOR LUNCH

CATERING MENU

Please Give 24 hour Notice • Taxes Not Included with All Pricing • Prices Subject to Change Without Notice APPETIZERS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Bruschetta ............................. 14.00 28.00 Fior di Latte .......................... 28.00 56.00 Fried Calamari ..................... 39.00 78.00 Funghi Ripieni ...................... 32.00 64.00 Baked Clams ......................... 37.00 74.00

PASTAS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Spaghetti or Mostaccioli ...... 32.00 64.00

Baked Mostaccioli ................ 36.00 Ravioli ................................... 41.00 Tortellini ................................ 41.00 Gnocchi ................................. 41.00 Cavatelli ................................ 41.00 Raviolini Salvia e Basilico.... 44.00 Lasagna ................................. 44.00 Vegetable Lasagna................ 46.00 Rigatoni Pomodoro/ Salsiccia/Piselli...................... 44.00 Add Alfredo or Vodka Sauce .................... 8.00 Add Chicken .................... 8.00 Add Broccoli .................... 6.00

72.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 88.00 88.00 92.00 88.00 16.00 16.00 12.00

MEATS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Italian Sausage & Peppers .. 36.00 72.00 Chicken Vesuvio Bone-In ....... 52.00 104.00 Veal Parmigiana ................... 60.00 120.00 Pollo Parmigiana .................. 39.00 78.00 Eggplant Parmigiana ........... 48.00 96.00 Boneless Chicken Breast...... 49.00 98.00 ..........................................................(10 pcs.)

(20 pcs)

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS

The Moreci Family Invites you to experience the Finest Selection of Italian Cuisine. Roberto’s Ristorante Features One-of-a-Kind Gourmet Specialties Custom Created by Experienced Chefs Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm • Friday 11am-12am • Saturday 4pm-12am • Sunday 2pm-10pm

1 OFF

$ 50

On Full Slab of Ribs

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires February 2, 2017

1 OFF

$ 00

FREE

1 OFF

$ 00

6 Pack of Soda 16” or 18” Pizza On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza with $12 Purchase or More On 14”, Pick Up or Delivery Only Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires February 2, 2017

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires February 2, 2017

One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires February 2, 2017

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